Posted on June 17, 2008 by keeneaudiovisual
Audio testing is concerned with performance benchmarks, dubbed the “Big Six” measurements, which include level, frequency response, total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N), phase, crosstalk and SNR.
This article looks at the types of testing required for different audio devices. Then, a device and a signal path are chosen as an example for testing. Basic setup [...]
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Posted on June 11, 2008 by keeneaudiovisual
Posted on May 30, 2008 by keeneaudiovisual
Take a geek and a PC, add one soldering iron, a home, and a copy of Home Hacking Projects for Geeks, and you’ll give new meaning to the term, “home improvement.” From fearless neophytes to tool-wielding masterminds, the home hacker in any geek will find new inspiration and plenty of hands-on guidance to take on [...]
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Posted on May 16, 2008 by keeneaudiovisual
The first, most crucial step in making a film is finding the funds to do it. Let Louise Levison, who wrote the innovative business plan for “The Blair Witch Project,” show you how. Whether you’re planning a feature, short, documentary, or large format film, this unique guide teaches you how to create a business plan [...]
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Posted on April 18, 2008 by keeneaudiovisual
How-To: 4 Camera Hacks You Can Do Today
By Charlie Sorrel April 17, 2008 | 11:04:41 AMCategories: Cameras, Hacks
The modern digicam does almost everything for you, from auto-exposure to face detection to firing your photos straight off to the internet. But where’s the fun in letting the camera make all the decisions? Take back some control [...]
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Posted on April 17, 2008 by keeneaudiovisual
3D telly and multi-touch on your Nintendo Wii
snip from Stuff TV Blog
We all know the Nintendo Wii is a clever little badger. Perhaps not in graphical grunt and multimedia muscle but the motion sensitive trickery has had millions enchanted since launch. Well a very clever chap called Johnny Chung Lee has been messing with his [...]
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Posted on April 3, 2008 by keeneaudiovisual
Episode 1 - Introduction Download Here
I am very pleased to announce the availability of episode 1 of the official IOV podcast.
I interview Simeon Quarrie of Visual Bride about his website for wedding videographers. Simeon talks about the purpose of Visual Bride and how to get your showreel online. We also touch [...]
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Posted on March 31, 2008 by keeneaudiovisual
Posted on March 26, 2008 by keeneaudiovisual
From mastering Videography.com
If there’s one thing I can’t stand about watching video, It’s watching video shot with a dirty lens. At the right angle to light it’s very noticeable and extremely distracting. You might have watched some of your own video and said to yourself “Geez man, look how dirty my lens was”. If you [...]
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Posted on March 25, 2008 by keeneaudiovisual
This went viral because it is so rubbish. Mind you, they have had so many hits, perhaps they are doing it the right way?
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